JUNE 30: This morning, I tried to meet Forry (Ackerman) and Morojo at Newark, but I got on an earlier section of their train and arrived in Penn Station first. There I met Ray (Bradbury) and the Wollheim gang. At eleven, I was on the platform as the train arrived — greeted Myrtle with a kiss and Forry with a dash of Esperanto.

JULY 2: At nine this morning, I called at the Sloane House for Ray, and we went over to the Convention Hall, staying there until after ten — at the greatest science-fiction convention of all time, with a gathering of over 200. We saw the movie Metropolis. I was called on to give a speech, and I talked on the types of people who read science fiction.

There were speeches and a big auction. The Convention was a financial success and everyone enjoyed themselves. It was one great big jovial bunch, an experience that speaks well for science fiction.

JULY 3: I attended the Science FictionBanquet at the Wyndham Hotel, in honor of Frank R. Paul. There were about 35 there, and a bunch of us gave speeches. This certainly has been a day to be remembered.

JULY 4: Went to Flushing (with Ray Bradbury) to see the Science Fiction Ball Game (Queens 23, Visitors 11). In the evening a bunch of us went to Coney Island to spend a few hectic hours eating junk and being thrown around on amusement contraptions.